Engine Identifi cation Numbers
When ordering parts, or in any communication
involving an engine, always give the Model,
Specifi cation, and Serial Numbers of the engine.
The engine identifi cation numbers appear a on decal
(or decals) affi xed to the engine shrouding. See Figure
1-1. An explanation of these numbers is shown in
Figure 1-2.
A. Model No.
Command Engine
Vertical Crankshaft
Displacement (cc)
460 = 460 cc
490 = 490 cc
B. Spec. No.
Engine Model Code
Code
Model
11
CV11
12
CV12.5
22
CV13
14
CV14
41
CV15
43
CV16
265
CV460-465
275
CV490-495
C. Serial No.
Year Manufactured Code
Code
Model
21
1991
22
1992
23
1993
24
1994
25
1995
26
1996
27
1997
28
1998
29
1999
30
2000
31
2001
32
2002
Figure 1-2. Explanation of Engine Identifi cation Numbers.
Safety and General Information
Figure 1-1. Engine Identifi cation Decal Location.
C V 12.5 ST
or
Horsepower
11 = 11 HP
12.5 = 12.5 HP
13 = 13 HP
14 = 14 HP
15 = 15 HP
16 = 16 HP
1203
Variation of
Basic Engine
2105810334
Factory Code
Identifi cation Decal
Version Code
S = Electric Start
T = Retractable Start
ST = Electric/Retractable Start
MODEL NO.
CV12.5ST
1203
SPEC. NO.
2105810334
SERIAL NO.
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SAFETY, MAINTENANCE SPECS
AND ADJUSTMENTS. FOR SALES
AND SERVICE IN US/CANADA
CALL: 1-800-544-2444.
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KOHLER CO. KOHLER, WI USA
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A
B
C
1.3
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